What Students Say
Likes
- Excellent Research Environment
- Lots of opportunities to collaborate between departments for interdisciplinary research
- Close connection with Industry
Dislikes
- Stipends could have been better
- Due to proximity to Boston and northeastern region, winter months are frigid with temperatures dipping upto -25 degree centigrade
Course Curriculum
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- While most of the core coursework changes a little over time, new relevant coursework is always added in each semester, so that students can learn the latest and be equipped for the job market
- As of now, I haven't participated in any industrial exposure; however, there are ample such opportunities through summer internships and co-ops. Research is part of the day-to-day activity for any PhD student
- It depends on how many courses a student has opted for. Typically, one class a day. It can be one class in three days or even multiple classes in a single day. Totally based on the student's course load. There is no pattern or structure for it
Admission Experience
- I was accepted by one professor in his lab, which made it easier for me to secure the PhD admission offer. Besides, the long-term research opportunities in the Greater Boston Area are excellent due to the presence of multiple top-ranked universities like Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, and a lot of large MNCs and start-ups as well.
- My overall experience with UMass Lowell has been pretty good. Besides my PhD and research work, I got ample opportunities to develop my interpersonal and soft skills by participating in various university-sponsored workshops, competitions, etc.
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Overall Chemistry PhD Entrance Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline (which requires a solid base in Chemistry).
- An Undergraduate GPA of 3.000 (or its equivalent).
- English proficiency testing for International students whose native language is not English
- # TOEFL: a minimum score of 79 or
- # IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5
- 2 letters of recommendation for the master's degree and 3 letters for the Ph.D.
Faculty
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- 17:1 student/faculty ratio. Check this link for more such information --> https://www.uml.edu/about/
Campus Life
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- The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities. The library is a bit smaller compared to other R1 universities, but it is sufficient. There are multiple student clubs. Sports and athletics facilities are among the best in this region.
Part Time Jobs
- PhD students are funded through TA/RA and are not allowed to avail any other part-time opportunities. For MS students, although on-campus part-time jobs are available, one must not solely rely upon them to cover tuition and living costs. Those opportunities are limited and competitive. Max 20 hrs a week is allowed.
Placement
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- Almost all students get jobs after a graduate degree. Some get placed sooner if they opt for an internship or co-op. Salary cannot be fit into any bucket, as it depends on subject, role, and organization.
- While the typical postdoctoral salary is around $70,000 - $90,000 after a PhD, industries like AI can offer salaries of more than $120,000 to top graduates.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- Shared off campus accomodation can be anything between $800-$1500 depending upon the facilities offered at the housing unit. water, trash disposal, and heat are typically included in rent for shared apartments. Individual studio apartments would start at a minimum of $1500. Heat, water, and trash handling charges could be extra.
- There are plenty of real estate agents and online platforms to search for off-campus accommodation. The university also has a dedicated website for off-campus accommodation.
Exams
- Apply online with all relevant scores, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, etc.
- Details can be found here at --> https://www.uml.edu/catalog/graduate/admissions/sciences.aspx
Fees
- Check this link for tuition fees --> https://www.uml.edu/thesolutioncenter/bill/tuition-fees/graduate/
